Adding radiator to existing system
Plumbing
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Is flomasta speedfit barrier pipe and fittings suitable to use to add a radiator to existing central heating system. I just had a plumber out to add a radiator in the loft, which had to have the pipe run from the loft down through the ceiling to connect to the …
Safety warning
Heating & Gas
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So we just moved into a property and 3 days later they uncapped our meter so now we have gas. For 3 days once the meter was on we could smell gas on the boiler it says danger do not use. Under the sign it says (opened end fitting in …
Clogging Drain?
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I have a kichen waste pipe that caters for a dishwasher outlet and a double sink. A 40mm pipe runs in the wall and underfloor for about 6 metres and then exits the building. At this point there is a fitting that joins the 40mm to a 50mm pipe. About …
Heating on when thermostat is removed
Heating & Gas
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I was recently redecorating my hallway and thought I might as well remove my thermostat and just leave the back plate on the wall instead of painting around it but after removing the thermostat I noticed that my radiators all started getting warm? I don't know much about heating systems …
Shower pressure?
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Hi, currently I am not getting enough hot water when I shower and the valve is stuck behind the tiles which I have been told is the issue. I’m basically now looking to redo the whole bathroom, however I don’t want to be in same position again with the water. …
updating window wells
Bricklaying & Repointing
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I want to remove the plastic window well fittings and extend and square off the area to make it more attractive for the basement level of my apartment. This is a conversion of an old building into four flats. Does this require planning permission and is this a costly job?
Removing a toilet
Plumbing
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Removing a toilet in a wet room that is fluse against the wall you can see the water in left pip it appears to be insided the toilet do don’t know how to disconnect it
Shower pump coupler
Plumbing
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I have a Stuart turner shower pump and one of the couplers is leaking. Can I fit any same bore coupler to replace it or does it have to be a Stuart turner coupler.
Rushing/mechanical noise?
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We live in an Edwardian first floor flat and have a combi boiler that was replaced just over a year ago. A while ago (not connected to the boiler being replaced I dont think) I noticed a repetitive almost mechanical noise coming from the bathroom area (almost 'dooodooo dooodahh'). I …
Shower mixer
Bathroom Fitting
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I have a newly fitted gledhill es dir 150 uv tank in upstairs cupboard, we are replacing bath (downstairs) too walk in shower, we are keeping the dual shower heads and riser we have already but what sort of mixer tap will i need for this system? Many thanks for …